The Fantastic Romford Film Festival Is Back And Celebrating A Decade of Independent Film in the Borough.
Founded in 2016, The Romford Film Festival is a labour of love, bringing unique stories to Romford. It is returning
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Kaleidoscope Brings Pride Back To Romford For Third Year Running
Pride in Romford is set to return this June as Kaleidoscope once again transforms The Mercury Shopping Centre into a
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Billy Joel Tribute UK Returns to Romford Following Two Sell-Out Shows
Billy Joel Tribute UK returns to the Brookside Theatre in Romford on 22nd May 2026 after two sell-out shows, promising an evening of nostalgia with classic hits. Tickets are expected to sell quickly.
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Havering Residents Get Ready as Explosive 60s Musical Caroline Hits the Queen’s Theatre
Havering residents be ready! With just one week to go, Caroline the musical is set to open at the Queen’s
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Hornchurch And Upminster MP To Host Older People’s Fair.
Julia Lopez MP is inviting residents to attend her free Older People’s Fair at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch next Tuesday. The
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Green Party: Literacy is Vital In Empowering People of All Ages.
Aziz Mogaji, a Green Party candidate for Heaton ward, writes in today’s Havering Daily about the importance of literacy in
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The Great British Bake Off Musical Comes to Romford
The Great British Bake Off Musical debuts at Brookside Theatre, Romford, from 6-10 May, offering a delightful blend of comedy, original songs, and heartwarming baking adventures, promising an entertaining night out for fans.
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Centre Stage is back at the Queen’s Theatre showcasing our top deaf, disabled, and neuro-divergent talent.
The magnificent Centre Stage is back and it’s this Friday 24 April at 7:30pm at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch. Centre Stage
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The Battis Youth Hub Opens Its Doors with Strong Community and Leadership Support.
On Friday 10 April, Youth Unity proudly marked the soft launch of The Battis Youth Hub welcoming key stakeholders, partners, and local leaders to see first-hand the transformation of a once-neglected space into a vibrant, safe environment for young people.
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Hornchurch Extrordinary Easter Passion Play Peformed.
Fresh images captured yesterday by photographer Peter Barrett reveal clear progress at the long-running Gallows Corner junction works, offering a renewed sense of optimism for drivers and residents alike.
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“Once You See Them as Individuals, You Can’t Continue” – Farmer Speaks Out on the Killing of Lambs for Easter.
An ex-sheep farmer who once raised animals for slaughter is urging the public to rethink eating lamb this Easter as new data reveals the shocking scale of demand-driven killings.
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Havering pupils win Mother’s Day portrait competition
Pupils from various Havering schools received recognition in a Mother’s Day portrait competition, with their artworks displayed in The Mercury Shopping Centre’s exhibition, “The Women Who Made Us.” Scargill Infant School won, earning a £100 prize.
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Turning Up The Volume: Caroline – A New Musical Announces Iconic 60s Soundtrack On World Radio Day.
Caroline – A New Musical is inspired by the true story of Britain’s pirate radio revolution which set the soundtrack to the sixties and gave a whole generation a new voice.
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Local Singing Hero ‘Kelvis’ Celebrated in Heartwarming New Documentary.
A much loved local performer who has spent years bringing joy to shoppers in Romford Market is now the star of a heartfelt new documentary celebrating his extraordinary impact on the community.
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Romford MP Steps In To Help Hornchurch Couple Take Business Rates Fight Directly to the Chancellor.
Umberto’s, Andrew Rosindell MP, Chancellor, Politics, Business Rates,
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Hornchurch Hosts Exciting Children’s Pottery Exhibition
The exhibition was organised by sculptor and pottery instructor, Lindsay Matthews, for children from as young as 6 all the way to 14 years old.
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It’s Back! It’s Bigger! It’s Better! It’s Scarier Than Ever! Romford Horror Festival 2026.
The very popular Romford Horror Festival returns to the Lumiere Cinema in the Mercury from Thursday 19th February to Sunday 22nd February.
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Local Author’s Memoir on Surviving Domestic Abuse and Reclaiming Your Identity.
“This is my story — one of survival, betrayal, and the long journey toward becoming whole. It is not written to excuse or justify the actions of others, but to speak honestly about the reality of living through abuse and the strength it takes to move forward.”
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Free community choir invites Havering residents to sing together
A new free community choir launches in Havering this February, welcoming participants of all abilities. Rehearsals start on 5 February, culminating in two concerts in March, emphasising connection and enjoyment over perfection.
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Golden Garage set to bring UK garage legends to Upminster
Upminster’s Golden Crane will host Golden Garage on 28 March 2026, celebrating UK garage music with a lineup featuring MC Vapour and Scott Garcia. Running from 3pm to 10pm, the event aims to unite long-time fans and new listeners, showcasing both classic and contemporary garage artists. Tickets are available online.
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